Brief

During this 8 days journey, you will enjoy a combination tour of culture, nature and ways of life of Myanmar people. This tour gives you an experience to enjoy rural lives and friendly ethnic groups of Myanmar in additional to the tourist sites.

YANGON – BAGAN – MANDALAY – INLE LAKE – YANGON

Day 1 : Arrival, Yangon Sightseeing(B / L / D)

Welcomed by our guide and transfer to your hotel. After refreshment , start sightseeing by walking around the city center to enjoy the city being busy with the sellers on the street , the pedestrians and Colonial Style buildings. The whole day is the brief tour to famous Landmarks ,
– CHAUKHATKYI PAGODA , the colossal reclining Buddha and
– BOTATHAUNG PAGODA overlooked the pleasant water front of the river
– KARAWEIK HALL & ROYAL LAKE for Photo stop
– Explore BOGYOKE MARKET (SCOTT MARKET) which is the best place for shopping in our country.
– Enjoy sunset at SHWEDAGON PAGODA , the soul of Yangon.
– Overnight in Yangon.

Day 2 : Yangon-Bagan , Bagan Sightseeing (B / L / D)

After early breakfast at the hotel, we will leave bustle Yangon city with flight to Bagan(1 hour and 20 minutes) . On arrival, welcome by our guide and start sightseeing. This sightseeing offers a close observation to the daily life of Myanmar people at a market and the rich architecture at the most famous pagodas in Bagan. At first, Bagan Sightseeing starts with busy NYAUNG-U MARKET which is a local market in the village of Nyaung U to the northeast ofBagan. The Nyaung U Market provides great photo opportunity, and also the chance for tourists to mingle with the local Myanmar people, and watch how they conduct their daily lives. Then enjoy the rest of your time dedicated to discovering Bagan temples. The main highlights are
– SHWE-ZIGON PAGODA, the prototype of later Myanmar stapes
– KYAN-SIT-THA U-MIN, a tunnel with attractive mural paintings
– ANANDA TEMPLE, the architectural masterpiece of a millennium
– THAT-BYIN-NYU TEMPLE, the tallest in Bagan.
– DHAMMA-YANGYI TEMPLE, famous for its fine brick works
– LACQUARE WORKSHOP
Spend the evening at the top of SHWE-SAN-DAW PAGODA for a superb sunset view.
Overnight in Bagan.

Day 3 :Bagan sightseeing(B / L / D)

Since it is your second day in Bagan, sightseeing will be done by bike and pony carts to get another taste.
After breakfast at hotel, start sightseeing
– HTILO-MINLO TEMPLE, a double-storied building with artistic stucco works;
– GAWDAW-PALIN TEMPLE, famous for its colorful glazed plaques,
– GU-BYAUK-KYI (MYIN-KA-BAR),famous for its mural paintings of Jataka scenes;
– MANUHA TEMPLE, built by the captive Mon King Manuha;
– NAN-PAYA, a temple believed to be the residence of Mon King Maunha;
After lunch visit AH SHAY PHWAR SAW village by pony cart. It is a perfect village to enjoy how Myanmar people struggle their lives. There one can enjoy the women using a traditional spinning loom to make shawls. Explore the village. This visit will provide an insight into real rural lives of Myanmar people.
Then enjoy panoramic sunset view of Bagan at PYA THAT GYI.
Overnight in Bagan.

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to take flight to Mandalay(30 minutes). On arrival , start sightseeing. Today sightseeing is dedicated to enjoying surrounding cities of Mandalay. The most fascinating visit for you is the time watching the monks during worship time and enjoying their daily meal at MAHA-GANDAR-YONE MONASTERY.
Then proceed to Sagaing. On the way, visit SILK WEAVING CENTER.
Sagaing main highlights are
– KAUNG-MHU-DAW PAGODA, an enormous dome shaped pagoda ,
– SAGAING HILLS, where lots of Buddhist monasteries are situated. From there, the view is spectacular – you will see the Ayeywarwady River, numerous pagodas and monasteries. Major tourist attraction in Sagaing Hill is U MIN THONZE Pagoda, one of the more distinctive complexes.
Next stop is Inwa. There you need to take pony cart to visit
27-metre-high Masonry Watch Tower, NANMYINT (or) the ”Leaning Tower of In-wa”;
BAGAYA MONASTERY built with 276 teak pillars and observe Myanmar tradition Alms bowls workshop. Evening highlights is U BEIN BRIDGE – built of teak logs and planks over 200 years ago by the Mayor U Bein. You can enjoy sunset there.
Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 5 : Excursion to Mingun, Mandalay sightseeing (B / L / D)

After breakfast at the hotel, start sightseeing. Immerse yourselves on a boat tour along Ayerwaddy River to visit Mingun. Then continue walking tour in Mingun . The main highlights are
– PONDAW PAYA, a five meter high working model for gigantic structure;
– SETTAWYA PAYA, the vaulted shrine with a footprint of the Buddha;
– MINGUN PAHTOTAWGYI PAYA, one of the world’s largest chides built by BodawPaya.
– MINGUN BELL, weighing 90 tons known as the world largest ringing bell;
HSINBYUME PAYA also known as MYA THEIN TAN PAGODA, a representation of the SulamaniPaya which stands atop Mt. Meru.
Then come back to Mandalay by boat. After lunch, spend your whole afternoon by visiting major sites in Mandalay. Sightseeing for Mandalay will include most of the city’s outstanding historical and cultural sites
– MAHAMUNI PAGODA, famous for its life like Buddha image
– MARBLE SCULPTURE
– GOLD LEAF MAKING CENTRE;
– KU-THO-DAW PAGODA, known as the world’s biggest book;
– SHWE-NANDAW MONASTERY (GOLDEN MONASTERY), famous for its wood carving; and
– KYAUK-TAW-GYI PAGODA, with a huge image of Buddha carved out of a single marble boulder
Evening highlights is MANDALAY HILL where you can enjoy sunset and 360 degree view of Mandalay from the top.
Overnight in Mandalay.

Day 6 :Mandalay-Heho, Inle lake sightseeing (B / L / D)

After early breakfast at hotel, transfer to the airport to take flight to Heho(30 minutes). On arrival, our guide will welcome you and then continue to NyaungShwe by private car(1 hour) and transfer to your hotel.
After refreshment, start Inlelake sightseeing by boat. This sightseeing offers an excellent opportunity to observe Myanmar rural life up-close. The rest of afternoon will be filled with visit to the
– PHAUNG-DAW-OO PAGODA, the most important symbol of religion of Shan State
– NGA-PHE-CHAUNG MONASTERY , attractive wooden monastery
– FLOATING VILLAGES (INNPAW KHONE, POUK PAR, YWA MA, KHAR TAW)
A visit to these sights provides deep insight into how the people on the lake make their livings. So you can enjoy Unique One Leg rowers, their traditional fishing style, Loctus and silk weaving, boat making and cheroot making.
Overnight in NyaungShwe or On the lake.

Day 7 : A visit to Indein , Heho-Yangon(B / L / D)

After breakfast at hotel, take one hour boat drive to Indein. And take a short trek to Indein Pagoda. On the way, you can enjoy the serene atmosphere as you wander through artfully scattered 8th century Pagodas in ruins covered by trees and bushes. Then observe Intha tribes Village lives and enjoy the local market along the shore. And transfer to the airport to take flight to Yangon(3 hours). On arrival, transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Yangon.

Day 8 : Leisure, Departure (B)

Leisure and transfer to the airport for your International Departure.

Brief

During this 8 days journey, you will enjoy a combination tour of culture, nature and ways of life of Myanmar people. This tour give you a experience to enjoy rural lives and friendly ethnic groups of Myanmar in additional to the tourist sites.

YANGON – BAGAN – INLE LAKE – MANDALAY

Day 1 : Arrival , Transfer to hotel. (D)

Welcomed by our guide and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Yangon.

Day 2 : Yangon Sightseeing (B / L / D)

After breakfast at hotel, start sightseeing by walking around the city center to enjoy the city being busy with the sellers on the street , the pedestrians and Colonial Style buildings. The whole day is the brief tour to famous Landmarks ,
– CHAUKHATKYI PAGODA , the colossal reclining Buddha and
– BOTATHAUNG PAGODA overlooked the pleasant water front of the river
– KARAWEIK HALL & ROYAL LAKE for Photo stop
– Explore BOGYOKE MARKET (SCOTT MARKET) which is the best place for shopping in our country.
Enjoy sunset at SHWEDAGON PAGODA , the soul of Yangon.
Overnight in Yangon.

Day 3 : Yangon-Bagan , Bagan Sightseeing (B / L / D)

After early breakfast at the hotel, we will leave bustle Yangon city with flight to Bagan(1 hour and 20 minutes) . On arrival, welcome by our guide and start sightseeing. This sightseeing offers a close observation to the daily life of Myanmar people at a market and the rich architecture at the most famous pagodas in Bagan. At first, Bagan Sightseeing starts with busy NYAUNG-U MARKET which is a local market in the village of Nyaung U to the northeast ofBagan. The Nyaung U Market provides great photo opportunity, and also the chance for tourists to mingle with the local Myanmar people, and watch how they conduct their daily lives. Then enjoy the rest of your time dedicated to discovering Bagan temples. The main highlights are
– SHWE-ZIGON PAGODA, the prototype of later Myanmar stapes
– KYAN-SIT-THA U-MIN, a tunnel with attractive mural paintings
– ANANDA TEMPLE, the architectural masterpiece of a millennium
– THAT-BYIN-NYU TEMPLE, the tallest in Bagan.
– DHAMMA-YANGYI TEMPLE, famous for its fine brick works
– LACQUARE WORKSHOP
Spend the evening at the top of SHWE-SAN-DAW PAGODA for a superb sunset view.
Overnight in Bagan.

Day 4 :Bagan sightseeing (B / L / D)

Since it is your second day in Bagan, sightseeing will be done by bike and pony carts to get another taste.
After breakfast at hotel, start sightseeing
– HTILO-MINLO TEMPLE, a double-storied building with artistic stucco works;
– GAWDAW-PALIN TEMPLE, famous for its colorful glazed plaques,
– GU-BYAUK-KYI (MYIN-KA-BAR),famous for its mural paintings of Jataka scenes;
– MANUHA TEMPLE, built by the captive Mon King Manuha;
– NAN-PAYA, a temple believed to be the residence of Mon King Maunha;
After lunch visit AH SHAY PHWAR SAW village by pony cart. It is a perfect village to enjoy how Myanmar people struggle their lives. There one can enjoy the women using a traditional spinning loom to make shawls. Explore the village. This visit will provide an insight into real rural lives of Myanmar people.
Then enjoy panoramic sunset view of Bagan at PYA THAT GYI.
Overnight in Bagan.

Day 5 :Bagan-Heho ,Inle lake sightseeing (B / L / D)

After early breakfast at hotel, transfer to the airport to take flight to Heho(1 hour and 20 minutes). On arrival, our guide will welcome you and then continue to NyaungShwe by private car(1 hour) and transfer to your hotel.
After refreshment, start Inlelake sightseeing by boat. This sightseeing offers an excellent opportunity to observe Myanmar rural life up-close. The rest of afternoon will be filled with visit to the
– PHAUNG-DAW-OO PAGODA, the most important symbol of religion of Shan State
– NGA-PHE-CHAUNG MONASTERY , attractive wooden monastery
– FLOATING VILLAGES (INNPAW KHONE, POUK PAR, YWA MA, KHAR TAW)
A visit to these sights provides deep insight into how the people on the lake make their livings. So you can enjoy Unique One Leg rowers, their traditional fishing style, Loctus and silk weaving, boat making and cheroot making.
Overnight in NyaungShwe or On the lake.

Day 6 : A visit to Indein , Heho – Mandalay (B / L / D)

After breakfast at hotel, take one hour boat drive to Indein. And take a short trek to Indein Pagoda. On the way, you can enjoy the serene atmosphere as you wander through artfully scattered 8th century Pagodas in ruins covered by trees and bushes. Then observe Intha tribes Village lives and enjoy the local market along the shore. And transfer to the airport to take flight to Mandalay(30 minutes) . On arrival, transfer to the hotel.

Day 7 :Amarapura and Mandalay Sightseeing (B / L / D)

After breakfast at the hotel, start sightseeing , the most fascinating visit for you is the time watching the monks during worship time and enjoying their daily meal at MAHA-GANDAR-YONE MONASTERY. Then enjoy U BEIN BRIDGE – built of teak logs and planks over 200 years ago by the Mayor U Bein.
Continue to visiting major sites in Mandalay. Sightseeing for Mandalay will include most of the city’s outstanding historical and cultural sites
– MAHAMUNI PAGODA, famous for its life like Buddha image
– BARGAYAR MONASTERY
– MARBLE SCULPTURE
– GOLD LEAF MAKING CENTRE;
– KU-THO-DAW PAGODA, known as the world’s biggest book;
– SHWE-NANDAW MONASTERY (GOLDEN MONASTERY), famous for its wood carving; and
– KYAUK-TAW-GYI PAGODA, with a huge image of Buddha carved out of a single marble boulder
Evening highlights is MANDALAY HILL where you can enjoy 360 degree sunset view of Mandalay from the top.

Day 8 : Leisure, Departure (B)

Leisure and transfer to the airport for your International Departure.

8D1

1pax

2pax

3-4pax

5-6pax

7-10pax

11-16pax

Single Occupancy Surcharge

Throughout Guide With Meals

3* A

2361

1489

1301

1187

1153

1099

288

3* B

2699

1667

1476

1362

1330

1275

430

4*

3412

2049

1838

1740

1704

1652

722

Throughout Guide Without Meals

3* A

2214

1342

1154

1040

1006

952

288

3* B

2535

1502

1312

1199

1166

1111

430

4*

3243

1879

1669

1570

1534

1483

722

Station Guide With Meals

3* A

2034

1326

1208

1127

1115

1074

288

3* B

2374

1503

1383

1303

1292

1251

430

4*

3086

1886

1745

1681

1665

1628

722

Station Guide Without Meals

3* A

1887

1179

1061

980

968

927

288

3* B

2209

1340

1219

1139

1127

1087

430

4*

2916

1716

1576

1511

1495

1458

722

8D2

1pax

2pax

3-4pax

5-6pax

7-10pax

11-16pax

Single Occupancy Surcharge

Throughout Guide With Meals

3* A

2135

1328

1167

1061

1034

983

288

3* B

2502

1520

1350

1242

1214

1162

430

4*

3215

1901

1712

1616

1588

1539

722

Throughout Guide Without Meals

3* A

1963

1168

1005

907

879

830

288

3* B

2284

1329

1163

1065

1038

990

430

4*

2992

1705

1520

1434

1406

1361

722

Station Guide With Meals

3* A

1866

1193

1090

1012

1003

962

288

3* B

2204

1371

1265

1188

1179

1140

430

4*

2917

1753

1628

1562

1552

1517

722

Station Guide Without Meals

3* A

1683

1028

925

856

846

809

288

3* B

2004

1189

1083

1014

1005

969

430

4*

2712

1565

1440

1383

1373

1341

722

Note : Station Guide ( Native local guide at each destination )

Meals : Will be provided at Hotel and well known restaurants.

Validity : All prices are quoted net in US$ and valid up to April 30, 2015.